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Re: NFC: RE: Time for an Auction....
Yes,
I go for aquabid 100%. We would loose money via ebay, and it would be too
complicated to sign up!
Chris Perry, Partiner
E Fish Solutions
fishystuff00
fishystuff00 at hotmail_com
>From: "Wally Billingham" <wallybillingham at wallybillingham_com>
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>Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 16:43:53 -0400
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>Ebay for the most part will not allow live animals on their service people
>sell fish on it from time to time but it is supposed to be against the
>rules. They also charge a listing fee and a commission. Aquabid on the
>other
>hand is free to post and there is no commission charge. You do not need a
>credit card to set up an aquabid account but you do for ebay. Ebay also
>requires you to give them your bank account info so they can debit your
>account for ebay fees. As a seller and buyer on both ebay and aquabid,
>aquabid is the FAR better way to go. Also you do not need a credit card to
>buy from aquabid, payment is between the buyer and seller.
>
>Wally
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Paul Sachs <deano at aquaculturestore_com>
>To: <nfc at actwin_com>
>Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 1:30 PM
>Subject: RE: NFC: RE: Time for an Auction....
>
>
> > I've looked over Aquabid and just finished EBAY. Either are usable
> > options. We can use ebay or Aquabid, and some thoughts on the matter
> > are below.
> >
> > #1/2 Ebay can be set up as private auction or general and the
> > category that fits is "Home & Garden > Pet Supplies". It would make
> > things easier overall doing it this way.
> >
> > #1 If we use Aquabid (Ebay), then each "seller" should register
> > themselves, and submit their items.
> > We could demark those items by using the PREFIX "NFC" to start the
> > subject line (item description) and the terms(Unless made private)...
> > 30/70 split, all to NFC or such, as well as shipping cost is added to
> > the item individually.. If we use the same prefix, we should be able
> > to pull up all the auctions for NFC using either's search
> > capabilities.
> >
> > #2 bid made would be kept up and noticeable at a glance :) no extra
> > work.
> >
> > #3 items can go on sale at the will of the seller.
> >
> > #4 Exposure to NFC would be excellent.
> >
> > #5 Downside: Aquabid makes their money off of postings as well as
> > Sales? Then this will add cost to the items. Of course if this is
> > similar to EBAY, then why not just add that to the price or handling,
> > or donation.
> >
> > #5a Seller's will need a credit card (I know for Ebay, but Aquabid
> > probably too.)
> >
> > #6. Does Ebay carry live animals? I'll go look. They do: go look:::
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1268439642
> >
> > That is if a private auction can be done, or only bidders from NFC.
> > If that's possible, then why not do it that way, and each seller can
> > post their own items, and bids will be updated automatically (whatever
> > Aquabid (Ebay does.) Or, if we desire more exposure, then it would
> > generate exposure to NFC.
> >
> > I'm all for supporting Aquabid as well.
> >
> > Last comment: If a manual auction is desired, then I will be posting
> > once a day to the list.
> >
> > Manual Auction to start 090101 12:01 AM and go until 090701 11:59 PM
> > :)
> >
> > If Ebay auction or Aquabid auction then let's discuss a little more..
> > Or we can do a pilot auction and see. I haven't look much at Aquabid,
> > but I will sign up this evening, and explore a bit more.
> >
> > I remember you mentioning Aquabid before RR. If so, any light on the
> > above content from that quarter? Or, open the auction to the public,
> > and go for the advertising as well?
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> >
> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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> > 1185 Thompson Bailey Road
> > St. Augustine FL 32084
> >
> > PHONE: (904) 824 - 6308
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> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-nfc at actwin_com [mailto:owner-nfc at actwin_com]On Behalf Of
> > JCapelle
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 5:03 AM
> > To: nfc at actwin_com
> > Subject: Re: NFC: RE: Time for an Auction....
> >
> >
> >
> > Wait until the auction you'll see.
> > >I vote for manuel, more fun that way....
> >
> > >Who's Manuel?
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Fiesta Cranberry" <FiestaCranberry at webtv_net>
> > To: <nfc at actwin_com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:42 PM
> > Subject: Re: NFC: RE: Time for an Auction....
> >
> >
> > > >I vote for manuel, more fun that way....
> > >
> > > Who's Manuel?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
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